Rhinoplasty &
Septoplasty
The Center For Aesthetic
Surgery performs rhinoplasty in order to reshape the
nose. Appearance can be improved for those people who
are dissatisfied with the shape and size of their nose.
Nasal reconstruction was one of the first cosmetic
procedures ever developed and is among those most
frequently performed today. Rhinoplasty is a surgical
procedure in which deformities of the nose are corrected
by removing, rearranging or reshaping bone or cartilage.
Reasons for Surgery
Reasons include reducing
the size of the nose, removal of bumps as well as
improving the angle of a nose. Conditions may be natural
or due to external trauma to the face. This operation
will also help patients who have difficulty breathing.
The operation can be performed on all age groups,
including teens and the elderly.
Before Surgery
A medical history along
with a careful examination is conducted in order to
evaluate your general health. We will discuss with you
the way your nose can look in relation to your other
facial features. Digital photographs and computer
imaging allow the Center For Aesthetic Surgery to
evaluate the appropriate procedure to achieve the
desired results. Pre-operative instructions may include
the elimination of certain drugs that contain aspirin or
aspirin like compounds in order to minimize the
possibility of excess bleeding. Antibiotics may be
prescribed before surgery to prevent infection.
Method of Surgery
In most cases involving a
reduction in shape or size of the nose, angle or removal
of a hump, the skin of the nose is separated from the
underlying skeleton of bone and cartilage. The bone and
cartilage are then reshaped and the skin re-draped over
the surface. Patients who have a deviated septum may
benefit by correction of this problem. The incisions are
placed inside the nose, unless the surgeon uses an open
approach, in which case the incisions are made across
the tissue between the nostrils. In cases where the
nostrils flare, the surgeon may make an incision at the
junction between the nose and the skin of the upper lip
to narrow the flared appearance. It is not unusual to
combine rhinoplasty with chin augmentation to improve
the profile.
Post-Operative
Information
The recovery takes one to
two weeks. Most people resume their normal activities
within a week or two. Following surgery, a lightweight
splint is applied to maintain the new shape of the nose.
The splint is removed within a week. Nasal splints may
be inserted at the time of surgery to protect the
septum. These are removed within a week. There is always
some stuffiness of the nose, especially when work has
been done on the nasal septum.
Pain is minimal and is
controlled with medications. Bruising occurs around the
eyes, but begins to fade within a few days.
Discoloration usually disappears in two weeks.
Insurance
Your insurance company
may pay for all or part of the costs associated with
your surgery if it is performed as a result of nasal
obstruction. It is recommended that you check with your
carrier to determine if there is coverage.
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